Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Learning Choice Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
364 |
14.0 |
26.0 |
37.4 |
2006 |
385 |
15.6 |
24.7 |
0 |
2007 |
459 |
18.8 |
24.4 |
24.7 |
2008 |
517 |
25.8 |
20.0 |
37.7 |
2009 |
594 |
22.0 |
25.7 |
37.5 |
2010 |
565 |
20.8 |
27.1 |
43.9 |
2011 |
744 |
n/a |
n/a |
27.3 |
2012 |
741 |
34.1 |
21.7 |
99.6 |
2013 |
802 |
34.6 |
23.1 |
44 |
2014 |
963 |
37.6 |
25.5 |
45 |
2015 |
964 |
47.0 |
20.5 |
48 |
2016 |
983 |
55.0 |
17.8 |
48.7 |
2017 |
950 |
51.1 |
18.5 |
53.3 |
2018 |
924 |
51.1 |
18.0 |
49.1 |
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.